JoeSentMe
@joesentme.bsky.social
I'm Joe Brancatelli. I have opinions about everything, but the only useful ones are about food, travel, music, basketball and politics. I run JoeSentMe.com for business travelers because, apparently, I'm dying on that hill ...
I know GOP and dinosaur wing of NY Democratic Party demonized Mamdami for his "free buses" idea.
But the concept of free transit in New York isn't new. In 1971, then-Bronx Boro President Robert Abrams wanted free subways. He urged $3-a-head payroll tax because he feared fares would rise to 50 cents
But the concept of free transit in New York isn't new. In 1971, then-Bronx Boro President Robert Abrams wanted free subways. He urged $3-a-head payroll tax because he feared fares would rise to 50 cents
November 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I know GOP and dinosaur wing of NY Democratic Party demonized Mamdami for his "free buses" idea.
But the concept of free transit in New York isn't new. In 1971, then-Bronx Boro President Robert Abrams wanted free subways. He urged $3-a-head payroll tax because he feared fares would rise to 50 cents
But the concept of free transit in New York isn't new. In 1971, then-Bronx Boro President Robert Abrams wanted free subways. He urged $3-a-head payroll tax because he feared fares would rise to 50 cents
If you want a sense of how chaotic the Trump-ordered flight cuts are, consider the state of the travel-waiver page at United Airlines:
November 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
If you want a sense of how chaotic the Trump-ordered flight cuts are, consider the state of the travel-waiver page at United Airlines:
Pete Hegseth is a sick man. Worse than that, he wants a military that is a mindless killing machine because HE can't imagine a world where troops are peacekeepers and worldbuilders, too.
America weeps ...
America weeps ...
September 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Pete Hegseth is a sick man. Worse than that, he wants a military that is a mindless killing machine because HE can't imagine a world where troops are peacekeepers and worldbuilders, too.
America weeps ...
America weeps ...
I have to admit no one at JoeSentMe.com actively works the falcon-transport beat ...
September 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I have to admit no one at JoeSentMe.com actively works the falcon-transport beat ...
Watch Live: Hell Freezes Over ...
September 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Watch Live: Hell Freezes Over ...
As that eminent political scholar Bugs Bunny might say: What a bunch of maroons!
September 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
As that eminent political scholar Bugs Bunny might say: What a bunch of maroons!
Only if we bring back Speedee McDonald, too ...
August 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Only if we bring back Speedee McDonald, too ...
BRANCATELLI FILE: ARE WE SAFE UP THERE?
For the first time in the 40 or so years that I've reported about air travel, I don't know if the U.S skies are safe. I honestly have no answer. I like to think we're safe. But I don't know anymore. We may have reached an inflection point. joe.joesentme.com
For the first time in the 40 or so years that I've reported about air travel, I don't know if the U.S skies are safe. I honestly have no answer. I like to think we're safe. But I don't know anymore. We may have reached an inflection point. joe.joesentme.com
May 19, 2025 at 3:50 AM
BRANCATELLI FILE: ARE WE SAFE UP THERE?
For the first time in the 40 or so years that I've reported about air travel, I don't know if the U.S skies are safe. I honestly have no answer. I like to think we're safe. But I don't know anymore. We may have reached an inflection point. joe.joesentme.com
For the first time in the 40 or so years that I've reported about air travel, I don't know if the U.S skies are safe. I honestly have no answer. I like to think we're safe. But I don't know anymore. We may have reached an inflection point. joe.joesentme.com
If you want, I can run to the attic and check out what's running on my Hyperion ...
May 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If you want, I can run to the attic and check out what's running on my Hyperion ...
I dunno, ChatGPT would like a word ... Not a good word (or card), but, still ...
April 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I dunno, ChatGPT would like a word ... Not a good word (or card), but, still ...
I dunno what surprises me more. Fool doesn't follow the recipe, but blames the recipe. Or that more than 250 people gave his complaint a thumbs up ...
April 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I dunno what surprises me more. Fool doesn't follow the recipe, but blames the recipe. Or that more than 250 people gave his complaint a thumbs up ...
Which betting site will be smart enough to hire Don Novello to play Father Guido Sarducci one more time to give odds on the Papal Conclave?
April 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Which betting site will be smart enough to hire Don Novello to play Father Guido Sarducci one more time to give odds on the Papal Conclave?
I dunno, could be time to bring Rover out of retirement ...
March 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I dunno, could be time to bring Rover out of retirement ...
Pete Hegseth unveils Trump Administration proposal for ending Russian invasion of Ukraine.
February 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Pete Hegseth unveils Trump Administration proposal for ending Russian invasion of Ukraine.
No truth to the rumor that Trump is pressuring GM to rename the truck McKinley ...
www.gmc.com/denali-luxur...
www.gmc.com/denali-luxur...
January 28, 2025 at 1:14 AM
No truth to the rumor that Trump is pressuring GM to rename the truck McKinley ...
www.gmc.com/denali-luxur...
www.gmc.com/denali-luxur...
And I note the then newly mounted campaign to ditch Chief Wahoo as the mascot of The Cleveland Indians. It survived until 2018.
January 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
And I note the then newly mounted campaign to ditch Chief Wahoo as the mascot of The Cleveland Indians. It survived until 2018.
I'm sorry, who told Trump that this would be a good official photo?
He looks like a Bond villain. Well, he IS a Bond villain, but now he looks like one, too ...
He looks like a Bond villain. Well, he IS a Bond villain, but now he looks like one, too ...
January 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I'm sorry, who told Trump that this would be a good official photo?
He looks like a Bond villain. Well, he IS a Bond villain, but now he looks like one, too ...
He looks like a Bond villain. Well, he IS a Bond villain, but now he looks like one, too ...
Strangest line you'll hear on New Year's Eve...
During The Twilight Zone marathon on SYFY, in the episode "Little Girl Lost," the befuddled father tells his wife: "I called Chip. He's a physicist. I thought he could help."
Okay, then. I hope 2025 brings all the helpful physicists you need ...
During The Twilight Zone marathon on SYFY, in the episode "Little Girl Lost," the befuddled father tells his wife: "I called Chip. He's a physicist. I thought he could help."
Okay, then. I hope 2025 brings all the helpful physicists you need ...
December 31, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Strangest line you'll hear on New Year's Eve...
During The Twilight Zone marathon on SYFY, in the episode "Little Girl Lost," the befuddled father tells his wife: "I called Chip. He's a physicist. I thought he could help."
Okay, then. I hope 2025 brings all the helpful physicists you need ...
During The Twilight Zone marathon on SYFY, in the episode "Little Girl Lost," the befuddled father tells his wife: "I called Chip. He's a physicist. I thought he could help."
Okay, then. I hope 2025 brings all the helpful physicists you need ...
My streaming services are offering eight separate Yule-Log fireplaces.
There are two "live" on my television channels.
If I get all ten burning on various devices, I think I can burn the house down for Christmas ... then go to a friend to light a Menorah ... :)
There are two "live" on my television channels.
If I get all ten burning on various devices, I think I can burn the house down for Christmas ... then go to a friend to light a Menorah ... :)
December 25, 2024 at 7:53 PM
My streaming services are offering eight separate Yule-Log fireplaces.
There are two "live" on my television channels.
If I get all ten burning on various devices, I think I can burn the house down for Christmas ... then go to a friend to light a Menorah ... :)
There are two "live" on my television channels.
If I get all ten burning on various devices, I think I can burn the house down for Christmas ... then go to a friend to light a Menorah ... :)
ERICA FIRPO THIS WEEK
Hollywood glitz meets Renaissance glamour at Palazzo Talìa, a gorgeous and meticulously restored new hotel in the heart of Rome. www.cntraveler.com/hotels/rome/...
Hollywood glitz meets Renaissance glamour at Palazzo Talìa, a gorgeous and meticulously restored new hotel in the heart of Rome. www.cntraveler.com/hotels/rome/...
December 16, 2024 at 4:45 PM
ERICA FIRPO THIS WEEK
Hollywood glitz meets Renaissance glamour at Palazzo Talìa, a gorgeous and meticulously restored new hotel in the heart of Rome. www.cntraveler.com/hotels/rome/...
Hollywood glitz meets Renaissance glamour at Palazzo Talìa, a gorgeous and meticulously restored new hotel in the heart of Rome. www.cntraveler.com/hotels/rome/...
BRANCATELLI FILE THIS WEEK
A series on test flights in Norse Atlantic's Premium class convinces me that the airline has learned from many of Norwegian's mistake. And when the price is right, it's a cheap, surprisingly comfortable ride across the Atlantic.
joe.joesentme.com
A series on test flights in Norse Atlantic's Premium class convinces me that the airline has learned from many of Norwegian's mistake. And when the price is right, it's a cheap, surprisingly comfortable ride across the Atlantic.
joe.joesentme.com
December 16, 2024 at 4:41 PM
BRANCATELLI FILE THIS WEEK
A series on test flights in Norse Atlantic's Premium class convinces me that the airline has learned from many of Norwegian's mistake. And when the price is right, it's a cheap, surprisingly comfortable ride across the Atlantic.
joe.joesentme.com
A series on test flights in Norse Atlantic's Premium class convinces me that the airline has learned from many of Norwegian's mistake. And when the price is right, it's a cheap, surprisingly comfortable ride across the Atlantic.
joe.joesentme.com
A Charlie Brown Christmas premiered on this day in 1965 ...
December 9, 2024 at 7:28 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas premiered on this day in 1965 ...
There are several interpretations of this.
1) Trump is an ignorant slut.
2) He once knew the facts, but dementia has set in.
3) No one ever told him the Electoral College has ALWAYS been the sole method of choosing a President.
4) He's one lucky-ass fuck that the American people are dumber than him.
1) Trump is an ignorant slut.
2) He once knew the facts, but dementia has set in.
3) No one ever told him the Electoral College has ALWAYS been the sole method of choosing a President.
4) He's one lucky-ass fuck that the American people are dumber than him.
December 9, 2024 at 5:41 PM
There are several interpretations of this.
1) Trump is an ignorant slut.
2) He once knew the facts, but dementia has set in.
3) No one ever told him the Electoral College has ALWAYS been the sole method of choosing a President.
4) He's one lucky-ass fuck that the American people are dumber than him.
1) Trump is an ignorant slut.
2) He once knew the facts, but dementia has set in.
3) No one ever told him the Electoral College has ALWAYS been the sole method of choosing a President.
4) He's one lucky-ass fuck that the American people are dumber than him.
Marvin Acme was a genius on the scale of Sam Walton, Roy Kroc and Sears & Roebuck. And he would sing Jubilation T. Cornpone whenever you asked...
December 8, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Marvin Acme was a genius on the scale of Sam Walton, Roy Kroc and Sears & Roebuck. And he would sing Jubilation T. Cornpone whenever you asked...
As we digest today's grandstanding hearings on airline fees, let's remember that airlines are ALWAYS the villains. Just four years ago, the industry's global trade group insisted airlines had no responsibility--and couldn't afford--to give refunds for flights they cancelled during the pandemic ...
December 5, 2024 at 1:37 AM
As we digest today's grandstanding hearings on airline fees, let's remember that airlines are ALWAYS the villains. Just four years ago, the industry's global trade group insisted airlines had no responsibility--and couldn't afford--to give refunds for flights they cancelled during the pandemic ...